Felicitations As Folasade Lawal (MoN), A Healthcare Luminary, Turns 60.

Lagos, Nigeria – September 29, 2023

In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, a remarkable healthcare luminary is celebrating a milestone that transcends personal achievement; it’s a testament to a life dedicated to the betterment of others. Pharmacist Folasade Lawal, the distinguished CEO of Victory Drugs, turns 60 today, and her journey through the world of healthcare has been nothing short of extraordinary.

At Victory Drugs, Pharmacist Lawal has built a reputation that echoes across Nigeria, synonymous with excellence and unwavering dedication to her community’s health and well-being. But her influence reaches far beyond the pharmacy profession; it extends into the very fabric of healthcare education and collaboration.

At Victory Drugs, Pharmacist Folasade Lawal has built a reputation that echoes across Nigeria, synonymous with excellence and unwavering dedication to her community’s health and well-being.

As a respected faculty member at the Global Masters Institute’s Point of Care Testing Certification Programme, conducted in partnership with the Skill Development Council Canada, Pharmacist Lawal has taken on the role of a guiding light for healthcare professionals.

Her course, “Integration of Point of Care Testing & Collaboration for Primary Care Professionals,” has empowered community pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and community health workers with the skills and knowledge needed to raise healthcare standards to new heights.

In August 2023, Folasade Lawal became the first professional in the world to be conferred the prestigious Master of Niche (MoN) Award by the Global Masters Institute/Skill Development Council Canada, for her exemplary integration of point of care testing with pharmaceutical care.

Yet, it’s not just her professional expertise that sets Pharmacist Lawal apart. For her, pharmacy is more than just a profession; it’s a calling, a ministry. This belief resonates through her work, where she ensures that quality care and essential pharmaceutical products remain accessible even to those facing financial constraints.

In a heartwarming gesture that exemplifies her spirit of giving, Pharmacist Lawal, on her 60th birthday, is offering 50 elderly men free prostate screenings and a host of other health benefits for hundreds of people in the communities she serves. This act of compassion underscores her unwavering commitment to community welfare.

A wife, mother, grandmother and business executive, Pharmacist Folasade Lawal stands as an inspirational figure, an embodiment of the positive change one person can bring to the healthcare landscape. Her impact is immeasurable, her legacy enduring.

As she celebrates six decades of life, National Health joins in commemorating her remarkable journey and her profound contributions to the lives of countless individuals. Happy 60th birthday, Pharmacist Lawal, may your light continue to illuminate the path to better healthcare for all.